Assistant Professor, Forensic Toxicology

University of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemistry and the National Center for Forensic Science at the University of Central Florida invite applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-earning Assistant Professor in Forensic Toxicology. This is a joint appointment between the Chemistry Department and NCFS, anticipated to begin in August 2027. The position provides state-of-the-art laboratory space and a competitive startup package. The successful candidate will develop an externally funded, nationally competitive research program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and undertake service assignments in accordance with the department’s equitable workload policy. The Department of Chemistry offers undergraduate programs in Chemistry and Forensic Science, master’s programs in Chemistry and Forensic Science, and a Ph.D. in Chemistry. Its faculty conduct interdisciplinary research in collaboration with NCFS and other UCF centers, colleges, and programs. NCFS is a State of Florida Type II Research Center that supports forensic science research, training, and operational needs. The position is part of the College of Sciences, which supports education, research, and innovation across the natural, computational, physical, and social sciences. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemistry or an appropriately related field from an accredited institution and a demonstrated record of research productivity in forensic science. Preference will be given to candidates with at least one year of postdoctoral research or equivalent experience, such as forensic casework, and to candidates with presentations and/or publications in Human Forensic Toxicology. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; H-1B sponsorship, transfers, and employment-based visa processing are unavailable. The selected candidate must submit official transcripts and, where applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations. UCF expects employees to reside in Florida when employment begins unless the posting states otherwise. The appointment is regular, and the expected salary is negotiable.

Requirements

Ph.D. in chemistry or an appropriately related field from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated track record of research productivity in forensic science.
Must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; H-1B visa sponsorship, transfers, or employment-based visa processing are not available.
The selected candidate must submit official transcripts and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of postdoctoral research or equivalent experience, such as forensic casework.
Presentations and/or publications in Human Forensic Toxicology.

Responsibilities

Develop an externally funded, nationally competitive research program.
Contribute to teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs.
Complete service assignments in accordance with the department’s current equitable workload policy.